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safely
[ seyf-lee ]
adverb
- without harm or injury:
The travel team has arrived safely and on schedule.
- without risk or danger:
While we sit safely in our air-conditioned homes complaining, he’s driving across the country working for change.
- in a way that protects from loss, damage, or harm:
I wanted that piece of paper safely filed away, just in case I needed to look at it again.
- without likelihood of being wrong; with reasonable assurance:
I think we can safely say that the zoo expects some puma kittens later this year!
Other Word Forms
- qua·si-safe·ly adverb
- su·per·safe·ly adverb
- un·safe·ly adverb
Example Sentences
"We are mentally preparing for the worst but we are also hoping and praying for the best outcome which is him coming home safely."
After searching the home, deputies confirmed that the other occupant, Warner, had safely gotten out and that Phay was barricaded in an upstairs restroom.
"We just wanted to get people home safely as we knew there wouldn't be any transportation," said Mrs Davies.
But then came the replay: Randazzo had ducked and covered as if he were doing an earthquake drill, before safely retrieving the ball after it had landed.
"Our priority is to protect minors and allow them to navigate safely online," said Henna Virkkunen, the Commission's executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security and democracy.
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